Terms of Service
Last updated: 14 March 2026
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Ralford website at ralford.info (the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should not use the Site.
Ralford is an independent editorial publication focused on everyday wellness practices. The publication is not affiliated with any commercial, governmental, or institutional body. These Terms are governed by French law and are written in compliance with applicable regulations, including Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
1. Publisher Information
This Site is published and operated by:
2. Nature of the Site
Ralford is an editorial publication providing articles and commentary on topics relating to active living, daily habits, grooming, nutrition, and personal development for men. All content published on this Site is editorial in nature.
Articles published on Ralford are editorial in nature and reflect the writers' observations on everyday wellness practices. The content is not intended as professional advice, nor as guidance for the management of any specific condition. Readers with specific concerns about their daily routines are encouraged to speak with a qualified wellness professional.
Nothing on this Site constitutes professional advice of any kind. The publication of an article on a subject does not constitute an endorsement of any specific approach, product, or practice described therein. Ralford does not accept responsibility for decisions taken by readers based on published content.
3. Intellectual Property
All content published on this Site — including articles, editorial copy, design elements, typography, photography, and layout — is the intellectual property of Ralford or its respective contributors, and is protected by French copyright law and applicable international conventions.
Permitted Use
You may read, share links to, and quote brief passages from articles published on this Site, provided that attribution is given to Ralford with a link to the original article. Quotations must accurately represent the original text.
Restricted Use
You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, or adapt substantial portions of any article without prior written permission from the editorial office. Scraping, automated copying, or wholesale reproduction of Site content is not permitted.
Commercial Reproduction
Any commercial use of Ralford content — including reproduction in paid publications, commercial social media accounts, or commercial training materials — requires a separate written licence agreement. Contact [email protected] for enquiries.
4. Acceptable Use
You agree to use this Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others. In particular, you agree not to:
- Use the Site to transmit unsolicited commercial communications
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site or its underlying infrastructure
- Use automated tools to scrape, index, or copy content from the Site in a manner not permitted by these Terms
- Submit false or misleading information through the contact form
- Use the Site in any way that could damage, disable, or impair its performance
- Reproduce content in a manner that misrepresents its origin or authorship
5. External Links
Articles published on this Site may contain links to external websites for reference purposes. These links are provided as a convenience and do not constitute an endorsement of the linked site or its content. Ralford has no control over the content, privacy practices, or availability of linked external sites.
We recommend reviewing the terms and privacy notices of any external site you visit via a link from this publication. Ralford accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from your use of an external website accessed via a link from this Site.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Ralford shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential loss arising from your use of this Site or reliance on any content published here. This includes, without limitation, loss of income, loss of data, or any harm arising from decisions taken on the basis of editorial content.
Nothing in these Terms limits Ralford's liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other matter that cannot be excluded by law.
The Site is provided "as is" and without warranty of any kind. While we take care to ensure the accuracy of published content, we make no representations as to the completeness, currency, or fitness for any particular purpose of any information on the Site.
7. Personal Data & Cookies
Your use of this Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which form part of these Terms. The handling of personal data submitted through this Site is conducted in accordance with the GDPR and applicable French data protection law administered by the CNIL.
8. Availability of the Site
We aim to keep this Site available at all times but do not ensure uninterrupted access. The Site may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, hosting issues, or circumstances beyond our control. We will aim to notify readers of planned maintenance via the editorial correspondence channel where practical.
Ralford reserves the right to modify, suspend, or permanently discontinue any part of the Site at any time without notice. Published content may be corrected, updated, or removed in accordance with the editorial correction and withdrawal policy described in our Methodology page.
9. Changes to These Terms
Ralford may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in editorial practice, applicable law, or the nature of the Site. Updated Terms will be published at this URL with a revised "Last updated" date. We recommend reviewing these Terms periodically.
Continued use of the Site after updated Terms are published constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree with any changes, you should stop using the Site.
10. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of France. Any dispute arising in connection with these Terms or your use of this Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Paris, unless mandatory consumer protection rules in your country of residence require otherwise.
If you are a consumer resident within the European Union, you may also have recourse to online dispute resolution via the European Commission's ODR platform at ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.
11. Contact
Questions about these Terms should be directed to the editorial office: